International journal of kinesiology and sports science | |
Biomechanical Differences in Knee Valgus Angles in Collegiate Female Athletes Participating in Different Sports | |
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L. Derek Gerber1  Evan V. Papa2  Eydie A. Kendall3  | |
[1] Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Idaho State University;Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Idaho State University-Meridian;Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Plymouth State University | |
关键词: Knee; Female; Athletes; Ligaments; Genu Valgum; Knee Injuries; | |
DOI : 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.7n.2p.8 | |
来源: Australian International Academic Centre PTY. LTD. | |
【 摘 要 】
Background: Dynamic knee valgum is a major risk factor in ligamentous injuries of the knee. Different sports have higher rates of knee ligament injury than others and females experience knee non-contact ligament injuries at higher rates than their male counterparts. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the lower extremity biomechanics of genu valgum in female collegiate athletes of various sports while performing a drop jump test. This information may provide those designing individualized prevention programs assistance in reducing risk of knee ligamentous injury during jumping tasks. Methods: Current members of Idaho State University’s women’s basketball, soccer, and softball teams were evaluated for this study. Thirty-seven athletes participated. Motion capture reflective markers were placed bilaterally on the lower extremities to allow for analysis of knee biomechanics during a double-leg drop jump test. The angles of knee valgum in the frontal plane were calculated and analyzed between sport groups. Results: Female athletes of different sports displayed statistically significant differences in knee angles for both right, and left knees. Post hoc analysis with a Bonferroni adjustment revealed that basketball players utilized a more valgus right knee angle compared to both soccer and softball players and a more varus left knee angle compared with softball players. Conclusions: Our study suggests that collegiate-level female basketball players have an increased risk of right leg non-contact knee ligament injury during jump landing maneuvers when compared to collegiate level softball and soccer players due to increased knee valgus movements during the drop jump test. Collegiate-level female basketball players may benefit from biomechanical exercise interventions designed to decrease right knee valgus moments in jumping and landing to decrease their risk of injury.
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